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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will l...

28th May, 2026

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Dollar near one-week high as US-Iran tensions flare, yen nears intervention zone

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, May 28 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm near a one-week high on Thursday on...

28th May, 2026

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Asia shares take a breather as Gulf hostilities drag on

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 28 (Reuters) - Asian shares turned hesitant on Thursday as news of a fresh...

28th May, 2026

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Oil rebounds after US strikes Iran military site

SINGAPORE, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose more than $1 on Thursday to above $90 a barrel...

27th May, 2026

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London reclaims top European tech spot from Paris, Dealroom says

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - London has reclaimed its position as Europe's leading technology centre,...

27th May, 2026

Image for UK food makers' confidence sinks to lowest since 2022 energy crisis
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UK food makers' confidence sinks to lowest since 2022 energy crisis

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Business confidence in Britain's food manufacturing sector has fallen to...

27th May, 2026

Image for UK vehicle production dips in April amid global market strains
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UK vehicle production dips in April amid global market strains

May 28 (Reuters) - UK auto production fell 1.2% year-on-year in April as a drop in commercial vehicl...

27th May, 2026

Image for UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year
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UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Sentiment among Britain's consumer-facing services businesses fell to its...

27th May, 2026

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Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) - Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to mon...

27th May, 2026

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One in six UK young people risk falling outside job market or education, report warns

By David Milliken LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - The proportion of young people in Britain who are not i...

27th May, 2026

Image for Exclusive-EDF delays Edison stake sale to 2027 as Hormuz crisis drags on, sources say
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Exclusive-EDF delays Edison stake sale to 2027 as Hormuz crisis drags on, sources say

By Francesca Landini and Elvira Pollina MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - French utility EDF has postponed a...

27th May, 2026

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PPHE positive on $1.24 billion takeover bid from Israel's Fattal Hotel Group

May 27 (Reuters) - Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group said on Wednesday it has received a...

27th May, 2026